The '''Theotokos of Tikhvin''' ('''''Tikhvinskaya''''') is one of the most celebrated and beautiful wonderworking [[icon]]s of the Mother of God (''[[Theotokos]]''). Traditionally, it is said to be one of the icons written by St. [[Apostle Luke|Luke the Evangelist]]. The appearance of the icon is celebrated on [[June 26]].

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The icon has a long history. During the Soviet oppression of the [[Church of Russia|Russian Orthodox Church]], the icon was brought to the United States for safekeeping. In 2004, it was transferred back to Russia to return to its home village of Tikhvin.

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==Hymns==

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[[Troparion]] (Tone 4)

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:Today, like the eternal sun,

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:Your Icon appears in the sky, O Theotokos.

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:With rays of mercy it enlightens the world.

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:This land accepts the heavenly gift from above,

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:Honoring You as the Mother of God.

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:We praise Christ our Lord who was born of You.

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:Pray to Him, O Queen and sovereign virgin

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:That all Christian cities and lands be guarded in safety,

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:And that He save those who kneel to His divine, and Your holy image, O unwedded bride.

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[[Kontakion]] (Tone 8)

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:O people, let us come to the Virgin Queen and Mother, giving thanks to Christ God.

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:Let us fall before her miraculous image, and let us cry:

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:O sovereign Mary, your glorious image now inhabits this land.

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:Save all the Christians of this world, showing us the heavenly life.

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:To You we faithfully cry: Rejoice, O Virgin, the salvation of the world!